Legislature Nathaniel Ledbetter installed as Alabama House speaker The House also voted for Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, to serve as speaker pro tem without any dissent. Jacob HolmesJanuary 11, 2023
Congress Britt joins senators Blackburn, Hyde-Smith in border visit The senators are touring drug and human trafficking hotspots along the border. Jacob HolmesJanuary 10, 2023
Party politics ALGOP votes no confidence on Ronna McDaniel leadership McDaniel is being challenged by Harmeet Dhillon, who represented Donald Trump in lawsuits related to the 2020 election. Jacob HolmesJanuary 10, 2023
Legislature House leaders say unemployment tax cut will help grow economy The Legislature in 2021 moved funds originally headed to reimburse counties and municipalities for COVID measures to boost the unemployment fund. Jacob HolmesJanuary 9, 2023
Courts State asks for medical records of transgender youth in court case Plaintiffs are challenging the motion, saying those records are confidential and could lead to criminal charges under the new law. Jacob HolmesJanuary 9, 2023
Corruption Dismukes trial pushed to Feb. 13 Dismukes' trial would have begun today, but an order filed Thursday reset the date. Jacob HolmesJanuary 9, 2023
Legislature Legislature organizational session begins next week Legislators will establish new rules for the quadrennium and establish leadership for both chambers during the session. Jacob HolmesJanuary 6, 2023
Economy Most Alabama employers to see 54 percent unemployment insurance tax cut This is the first time Alabama has dropped into Schedule A, the lowest tax rate schedule, since 1997. Jacob HolmesJanuary 6, 2023
Legislature “Coach” Plump seeks to make changes in District 55 Fred Plump has decades of experience in the National Guard, as a firefighter, as a community sports leader. Jacob HolmesJanuary 5, 2023
State Birmingham applying for grant to transform Smithfield community Overall, if awarded, the city plans to build up to 1,100 housing units across the community. Jacob HolmesJanuary 4, 2023